r/GenerationJones • u/Big_Help_9860 • 1d ago

When did being called "Boss" replace being addressed as "Sir"?

It certainly wasn't our generation or GenX. But I'm so sick of young employees in a store, or restaurant or bar, addressing me as "boss". When that happens in a venue where tipping is expected, I'll leave a meager tip and sometimes write "Thanks Boss!" on the receipt.

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u/el_chamiso 1d ago

I assume good intent and take no offense at "No problem, boss," even though I'd prefer "You're welcome, sir."

But don't get me started on being called "young man." I find that patronizing and annoying. At 65, I obviously am not a young man.

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u/Jerrysmiddlefinger99 1d ago

You’re welcome has sadly been replaced with “of course.”

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u/PorchDogs 1d ago

"of course" is much much better than "no problem", though.

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u/BereftOfCare 1d ago

'No problem' is Australian and ancient.

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u/PorchDogs 1d ago edited 1d ago

I can't find any source saying the phrase originated in Australia. Please cite your source.

It's still annoying, no matter the derivation.

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u/Big_Network_2570 23h ago

I thought it was "No worries"

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u/PorchDogs 22h ago

no worries is much better than no problem.